Simpling means to gather, prepare and use wild or locally grown herbs. The emphasis is on herbs that the herbalist knows directly, and has a connection with. The acts of harvesting and drying the herbs, and preparing remedies using pure water and simple processes, mesh with the simplerís core belief that the pharmaceutical-like herb supplements sold in stores using overprocessed herbs often donít work. Covers 76 North American herbs and their uses, preparation, dosages, and cautions. Includes the authorís tried and true favourite recipes for colds and flus, allergies, digestive upset, and many more conditions.